

The Importance of a Power of Attorney
In previous blog posts, I have emphasized the importance of having a power of attorney. Without a comprehensive power of attorney, many peop


Updated Medicaid Figures for 2024
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) ordinarily releases updated figures for Medicaid qualification. These updated


Home Alone
In the 1990 comedy movie Home Alone , Macaulay Culkin plays the role of a young boy mistakenly left behind while his family flies to...


Home Alone
In the 1990 comedy movie Home Alone, Macaulay Culkin plays the role of a young boy mistakenly left behind while his family flies to Paris


Medicaid Planning: How to Protect Your Assets
Medicaid Planning: How to Protect Your Assets


The New Uniform Power of Attorney Act
The Uniform Power of Attorney Act (UPOAA) became effective in Michigan on July 1, 2024.


Taking Over Mom or Dad's Finances
One of the more challenging situations when an elderly parent is declining is having to take over their finances. Sometimes it may...


An Active Lifestyle Can Ward Off Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer's is a devastating disease. Few things are more heart-wrenching than to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's or to watch a loved one


Who Will Care For You?
Assisted living is a growing industry. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 800,000 older Americans reside...


“I’ll Never Go To A Nursing Home”
We are a nation in denial. Most Americans significantly underestimate their chances of needing long term care and few are making any...